Cocteau Twins are getting the football kit treatment. The dream pop legends have teamed with Full Kit on a Scotland-inspired football shirt, part of the new 4AD x Full Kit Complicated Opposition collection. Pre-orders run through June 8th via the 4AD webstore and Bandcamp.
The design pulls straight from the band’s landmark 1990 album, ‘Heaven or Las Vegas.’ It reinterprets the record’s dreamlike palette and atmosphere through the lens of Scottish national team iconography, merging classic football detailing with the visual world Paul West and v23 created for the album artwork.
The shirt carries real meaning for the band. It nods to their origins in Grangemouth and celebrates Scotland’s first trip to the World Cup in 28 years. The 130gsm jersey is made from 100% polyester, with shirts custom made and shipping six to eight weeks after the pre-order window closes.
The campaign gives back too. As part of the collection, 4AD will make a donation to War Child, the organization supporting children affected by war through education, protection and advocacy.
The shirt comes in sizes Small through XXL and carries a release date of June 26th, 2026. Photography for the campaign comes from Adam Powell, co-directed by Robbie Laing, with model Bruce Ebersole.